Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department includes the Recreation Division, Rio Hondo Golf Course, Social Services Division, Theatre, and Transit which includes Dial-A-Ride and DowneyLINK.
The Department address is at 7850 Quill Drive, Downey, California, 90242.

Parks and Recreation Department Hours
Monday through Friday : 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday and Sundays : Closed
Holidays : Closed
Phone Numbers
General : (562) 904-7238
Fax : (562) 869-2810
Division Telephone numbers
Recreation Division (562) 904-7238
Social Services Division (562) 904-7223
Dial-A-Ride, DowneyLINK (562) 904-7215
McCaughan Gymnasium (562) 869-4738
Rio Hondo Golf Club (562) 927-2329
Rio Hondo Event Center (562) 806-5020
ASPIRE (562) 904-8145


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Recreation Facilities

The Parks and Recreation Department provides supervision at various parks during the school year. Residents are encouraged to visit the parks and use the many facilities: ball diamonds, play equipment, fitness courses, basketball courts, picnic shelters and more. Alcohol is not permitted at any park site.

Facility Reservations Policy

There are Recreation facilities which may be reserved by Downey residents and community groups: picnic shelters, ball diamonds, meeting rooms and banquet size rooms. Reservations are taken Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and must be made two weeks in advance (10) working days. For fee schedule and additional information, phone the Parks and Recreation Department.

Note: Reservations for the gymnasium (562-904-7128) and Community/Senior Center (562 904-7223) will be taken at those facilities.